Inspector-General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, is among senior Nigerian security and government officials participating in the United States-Nigeria Joint Working Group meeting in Washington DC, led by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu.
The development was disclosed in a press statement today by CSP Ani Iniedu, the Force spokesperson.
The engagements are focused on strengthening counterterrorism cooperation, reviewing progress and identifying next steps in the security partnership between both countries.
The meeting also serves as a platform for strengthening the robust security and diplomatic relationship between the two countries.
The press release reads:
IGP DISU ATTENDS US-NIGERIA CPC MEETING, HIGHLIGHTS NPF’S EFFORTS ON COMMUNITY PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL POLICING
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, represented the Nigeria Police Force at the second United States-Nigeria Country of Particular Concern (CPC) Joint Working Group meeting held on 12th August, 2026, in Washington, D.C., where he highlighted the Force’s contributions to the implementation of the Joint Working Group Roadmap.
The IGP was part of the Nigerian delegation comprising the National Security Adviser, the Honourable Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Interior and Defence, Service Chiefs and Heads of other security and law enforcement agencies. The meeting reviewed progress on the Roadmap for the April to June 2026 reporting period and explored areas for strengthened cooperation.
Presenting the NPF’s contributions, the IGP highlighted sustained counter-kidnapping and anti-banditry operations, strengthened Police presence in vulnerable communities, early-warning mechanisms and measures supporting the protection and safe return of Internally Displaced Persons.
He disclosed that personnel from specialised Police formations were deployed across vulnerable Local Government Areas during the reporting period to reinforce public safety and deter violent extremist and criminal groups. He also noted that the recruitment of 50,000 Police Constables is advancing towards the final pre-training stage, with preparations underway for comprehensive training based on an improved curriculum and international best practices.
The IGP further highlighted strengthened community engagement with traditional rulers, religious leaders and other stakeholders, stressing the importance of public trust, religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence in achieving sustainable security.
He reaffirmed the NPF’s commitment to lawful and professional investigations, civilian protection, human rights and due process, noting the Force’s continued contribution to Nigeria’s broader counterterrorism and criminal justice framework.
The IGP reaffirmed the NPF’s commitment to sustaining its contribution to the Joint Working Group Roadmap through professional policing, community protection, strengthened investigative capacity and support for Nigeria’s broader security and rule-of-law objectives.
CSP Ani Iniedu, anipr
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
13th August, 2026
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